The condition that occurs after a burn when fluid and proteins move out of the vasculature and into surrounding tissue is called:

A. Leaky capillary beds.
B. Burn shock.
C. Hypovolemic shock.
D. Cardiogenic shock.


Answer: B. Burn shock.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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